Uttar Pradesh Gears Up for Grand Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed authorities to ensure grand celebrations of Sri Krishna Janmashtami across the state. Emphasizing security, cleanliness, and logistical arrangements, he urged for robust police deployment and videography of processions to prevent disputes and maintain public safety during the festivities.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday directed authorities to ensure the grand celebration of the holy festival of Sri Krishna Janmashtami across the state, including in all reserve police lines, police stations, and prisons.

According to a press statement, the chief minister emphasized the need for robust security, cleanliness, and logistical arrangements during Krishna Leela events, tableaus, and processions. He ordered the deployment of adequate police forces at crowded locations to ensure public safety.

DG Jail Rama Shastri of the Uttar Pradesh Prison Administration and Reform Services has issued orders to celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami in all state prisons, following Adityanath's directives. To prevent conflicts over decorations, procession routes, and non-traditional events, he instructed officials to handle the festivities sensitively. He mandated the use of CCTV cameras and drones for surveillance, particularly in sensitive areas, highlighting the importance of effective security measures and traffic management for events at Police Lines and ISKCON temples.

(With inputs from agencies.)